Governor reports on COVID: Most counties at high or medium levels; hospitalizations low, positivity rising
In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear noted that most Kentucky counties have a COVID-19 Community Level that is…
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Thomas More University dedicates new nursing skills lab named to honor legacy of nurse Kathleen McLane
Thomas More has officially named a nursing skills lab located at the Center for Health Sciences — in partnership with…
New poll shows half of Kentuckians believe the COVID-19 pandemic is over in their own lives
Despite a climb in COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth, about a third of Kentucky adults believe the pandemic is over,…
WHO declares monkeypox a health emergency; here’s how it spreads and the symptoms
By Ilhem Messaoudi University of Kentucky The World Health Organization recently declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern…
Data shows Ky. remains at 37th in child well-being, with many kids suffering from mental health issues
The latest available data show that as the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting Kentucky and the rest of the nation, the…
West Nile virus detected in Kentucky, transmitted through mosquitoes; how to protect yourself
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today West Nile virus has started appearing in Kentucky once again this year, and although there…
UK students make Ecuadorian village’s water clean; Lakeside Park’s Dylan Buckingham designed system
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky In Ecuador, the Tsáchila people have long endured myriad health problems linked to contaminated…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizes more than $50,000 lethal doses of fentanyl in Louisville
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized a shipment Thursday morning containing multiple pills of the lethal…
St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Emergency Department honored with Lantern Award for second time
St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Emergency Department has been honored as a Lantern Award recipient for the second time. The Lantern…
Eastern Kentucky flooding disruptions may explain downtrend in state COVID cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The weekly COVID-19 report issued Monday by the Kentucky Department for Public Health is one…
Latest study shows 1.9 million lives were saved by the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. alone
Kentucky Voices for Health In the latest study, published in The Lancet, it is reported that nearly 20 million lives…
NKCAC accepting applications for LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program through September 30
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC) is accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program:…
Suffering a stroke can have a significant impact on vision; some warning signs that affect the eyes
Dr. Padmaja Sudhakar University of Kentucky The visual pathway is very long and goes from the eyes to the occipital…
Newest COVID report says cases increasing — Boone, Kenton in red zone — and masks are advised
Kentucky’s latest weekly COVID Community Level map, released Friday and based on information received from the U.S. Centers for Disease…
Americans with Disabilities Act is 32 years old; legislators hope to keep disabled in their homes
Lawmakers across the country celebrated National Disability Independence Day on the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with…
Healthy Headlnes: Why do mosquitoes seem to prefer some people more than others
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Ever wondered why you get covered in mosquito bites every summer and some of your friends come…
USDA greenlights online infant formula shopping under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Households receiving benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children…
COVID metrics continue to increase; 15 counties have 100 or more new cases; new vaccine approved
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today All the metrics in the weekly COVID-19 report from the Kentucky Department for Public Health…
Health briefs: Monkeypox emergency, President’s COVID, Interact board members, Wood Hudson news
Monkeypox a global emergency The chief of the World Health Organization told news organizations that expanding monkeypox outbreak in more…
With melatonin overdoses among children on rise, parents should understand the risks and red flags
Amanda Turner University of Kentucky Sleep plays a big role in your child’s physical and mental well-being. If your kid…
COVID numbers rising across state, fewer counties in low zones; Boone, Kenton high, Campbell medium
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly map of COVID-19 community levels in Kentucky, released on Friday, shows nearly…
Sizzling summer temperatures spur warnings of child entrapment in hot cars; tips to help avoid tragedy
It’s been a sizzling summer in Central Kentucky and scorching temperatures are expected through much of the rest of July….